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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.20, 25,995.20 and 8,560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.20, 25,995.20 and 8,560.26 is: 12,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.20 : 25,995.20 = 8,560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.20/25,995.20 = 8,560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.20x = 25,995.20 × 8,560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.20x = 222,525,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,525,627.95/17,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.50

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